General Information
| What the Seminar Is About |
The increasing globalization of trade is making it increasingly necessary to acquire an international application for the protection of industrial designs in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Hague system of international registration of industrial designs was created to meet this need. At present, the Hague system is governed by the 1934 Act, the 1960 Act and the 1999 Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs. The most recent Act of the Hague Agreement, the Geneva Act, adopted in July 1999, became operational on April 1, 2004. The Hague system is simple, inexpensive and efficient. It enables its users to obtain protection for their industrial designs in several countries by means of a single application made with the International Bureau of WIPO. Currently 51 States are members of the Hague Union. Thus a good knowledge of the system is important for those working in the field of industrial designs, whether in industry or in the private sector. The seminar will be conducted by staff members of WIPO and an invited speaker. It aims at increasing awareness and practical knowledge of the system among actual and potential users, whether in industry or in private practice. It will cover all aspects of the Hague system including legal and practical matters (main features and advantages of the system, different procedures, etc.) as well as the latest trends in the field of international industrial design registration. |
| Who Should Attend |
Independent and in-house industrial property agents (paralegals as well as attorneys) who file applications for international industrial design registrations and who administer such registrations. |
| Where and When |
The seminar will be held in Room B at the headquarters of WIPO, 34, chemin des Colombettes, Geneva (Switzerland), on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. It will commence around 9.30 a.m. (registration from 9 a.m.), and will end around 5.30 p.m. |
| Languages |
The seminar will be conducted in English and French with simultaneous interpretation from and into the two languages. |
| Registation and Fee |
Registration may be effected by using our online registration facility, by paying the registration fee of 250 Swiss francs, --> The registration fee is 250 Swiss francs, which covers participation in the seminar, documentation, luncheon, as well as coffee breaks. Registration will only become effective upon receipt, by WIPO, of the registration fee. The competent authorities of the member States of the Hague Union will be exempt from payment of this fee. Please note that registration fees will not be reimbursed for any cancellation received after October 29, 2008. The number of participants is limited to 55. |
| Information on Geneva and Hotel Reservations |
Information on Geneva may be obtained from the Geneva Tourism Office (telephone: (+41 22) 909 7000; its hotel reservations desk may be reached by telephone: (+41 22) 909 7020 or by facsimile: (+41 22) 909 7021. |
| Additional Information |
Further information on the Seminar may be obtained from: Information and Promotion Division |
